Epidemic control tightens amid sporadic cases as holidays near By GT Staff reporters Source: Global Times Published: 2020/12/28 22:18:27 Last Updated: 2020/12/28 22:58:03 Passengers scan health code at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport after landing in October. Photo: cnsphoto As small COVID-19 flare-ups in China's capital city of Beijing and Northeastern port city of Dalian alerted the public about a new wave of outbreaks with the government ramping up strict measures restricting outings and large gatherings, concerns have emerged over a resurgence of the infections in the country as holiday season is approaching. The recent sporadic infections won't drag the country into the same situation as at the beginning of the year, top epidemiologists said, noting the nation's timely reporting and containment mechanism could effectively rein in the current outbreaks.